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Coming to a stop is only one part of the "quick pitch" equation.
The other part is in:
8.05 If there is a runner, or runners, it is a balk when_
e) The pitcher makes an illegal pitch;
A quick pitch is an illegal pitch. Umpires will judge a quick pitch as one delivered before the batter is reasonably set in the batter's box. With runners on base the penalty is a balk; with no runners on base, it is a ball. The quick pitch is dangerous and should not be permitted.
You need to apply BOTH rules.
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Rich Ives
Different does not equate to wrong
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